Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

"If you're a black coffee drinker, I didn't think the house coffee was that bad. Not bad but just not a lot of flavor if you don't put much in it, but..."

Avery Grant-Poole

Genius

Recreo Coffee & Roasterie

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"The prettiest patio to sit and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. Owners are very friendly. A place you must..."

Lorraine Gaulin Tavares

"First time there yesterday. Steamy Tumeric Chai w no caffeine such a treat. Delicious! Great place, will..."

Enid Watson

"1 of the best coffee shops in the entire boston Metro area. All coffee is grown by the owner's family in Nicaragua, and good lord it's delicious...."

Noah Lubert

"Worth the trip from NH! Friendly staff and best coffee..."

Karen Rabatsky Rosenthal

"The best coffee I've ever had and I knew it from the first cup. Then when you hear their story it's even harder to consider buying your coffee any..."

Jim Frawley

"Coffee was fantastic, crêpes were delightful and the patio was..."

Rachael Leigh

"Very friendly and accommodating. Their coffee is of high quality and fresh, several steps above the national..."

Harry Tabenken

"A real gem. Exceptional coffee and stand out service. A real..."

Sean M. Hurley

"Best coffee shop in town! Great people who work there &pleasant calming..."

Arina Kinsella

"Delicious coffee and relaxing..."

Merrie Sullivan O'Donnell

"Friendly staff and delicious coffee. Lattes are wonderful and scones..."

Laurie Joan Sparks

"Best coffee in Boston!�� Great addition to Centre..."

Mariel Courtney

"Best beans in Boston, because the beans are roasted in site they are fresh and won't clog your grinder. Wonderful locally owned..."

Robert O'Hara

"I stopped in last week and was blown away by the excellent flavor of the coffee at Recreo! The owners have an excellent business philosophy (locally..."

Jennifer Goldson

"I really enjoyed being here. I too enjoy good coffee but you can definitely tell that coffee, from farm to cup is treated as a family affair. Among..."

Allyn Howe

"Really friendly owners and I love that the coffee is all from the owner's family farm in Nicaragua. Great space and..."

Elizabeth Schwarz

"Wonderful Little Coffee Shop with Great Coffee and Delicious Treats 😋. Ordered an Iced Coffee and Homemade Oatmeal Cookies 🍪😋 Which were..."

Konstantinos Tziallas

"On the weekends I actually look forward to Mondays - so I can go here and get my coffee! The only reason I haven’t left a review earlier is because..."

Christie Raymond

"One of the best coffee that I’ve ever had! Cappuccino and espresso were strong and tasty. Service was warm & welcoming and the shop itself was..."

Hidden Gem

"This is a great coffee spot. I'm so glad I discovered Recreo. I can't wait until I'm back in the area to visit again. They roast the coffee in shop..."

Brad

"My boyfriend and I went to this place for the first time today and it is the BEST coffee we have EVER had and I have gone to many coffee places in my..."

Sam Velez

"This is the best coffee shop that I know from Dedham straight to forest hills. The customer service is incredible, the music, the peace and..."

Yudelis Pantoja

"Made this our first stop daily while on a short trip here in West Roxbury. The drinks are fun and delicious (check out the seasonal menu!) and all..."

Isabela Silva

"I love to go every day to Recreo Coffee because they have the best fresh muffins, my favorite is the raspberries almond, I always order my muffin..."

James

"Amazing Coffee shop with great Nicaraguan coffee! No better place for a coffee and chocolate croissant. They even have a beautiful patio out..."

Louis Baker

"Delicious coffee! The chai is tasty too. Small but cozy atmosphere inside with a lovely outdoor seating area in the..."

Catherine Smythe

Sweet Bakery

"While in Boston, my friend and I couldn’t resist this wonderful gem. We both have a sweet tooth and a weakness for cupcakes. It was just what we..."

Anaïs

"My boss was having a dinner meeting catered at our offices for a client. He asked me to find bakery catering. I only had to look as far as Sweet..."

Tim Dyer

"Thank you to everyone at Sweet Bakery for making my daughter's birthday one to be remember. They were the only bakery in Boston willing to make her a..."

Надя Ковальчук

"Sweet Cupcake is the best of all the bakery shops near me. I have been a fan of this cupcake shop since the day I first found them when looking for..."

Amanda Avery

"I found this shop about 6 months ago while I was touring the area. I have been back once a week since then just to get my favorite vanilla cupcake..."

Latasha Davis

"When I needed bakery catering, I realized I could order cake online from Sweet Cupcake, It was the perfect solution to my busy schedule. The cupcake..."

Amy kristan

"Thank You Sweet Bakery for making the best birthday cake for my father’s 60th birthday. He is very hard to please and you wowed him with your..."

kerry norma

"I got wedding cupcakes as favors for my wedding guests. They were a big hit. I received so many compliments. Since then I am back for my own cupcakes..."

Susan Atkins

"I am so happy that there is a place for gourmet cupcakes near me. When it comes to feel good desserts, nothing beats a good cupcake. Sweet Cupcake..."

Bradley Minnard

"I recent went to my niece's wedding and she had Seer Bakery cater the cupcakes for the guests.. Wow. Everyone was impressed, and the cupcakes were..."

Bonnie Chauncey

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

95/100 (1020 ratings)

"The ambiance was delightful - a perfect blend of modern chic and cozy charm. It was an ideal spot to catch up with friends, have a moment of..."

Tommy Lee

"Really cute cafe. Excellent selection of pastries and food. Customer service is excellent. Service was fast. Good coffee. Honestly a really good..."

Satya Cobos

"Very nice place for breakfast or lunch, or just a coffee break during the day. It can get a bit busy in the weekend, but it’s worth a little wait...."

Clau

"Love this bakery. The space is huge and well lit. There is outdoor seating at this location too. The staff is friendly and lines move quickly. They..."

Heidi Liou

"Had the mocha and “spinach corn and egg” plate for breakfast. It was a great change up from the usual American flare. Highly recommend if you..."

Priya P.

"Great first experience at Tatte. Service was fast and we were impressed with the food. We sat next to a man who complained about his food halfway..."

Myles Awai

"Stopped in for a cappuccino, chocolate croissant, and shakshuka! The coffee shop was cute inside, very bright and airy. They stayed busy while I sat..."

Sarah Glynn

"Yesterday morning, we headed to @tattebakery before heading to the Boston Tea Party Museum. I got Dad the Mint Lemonade, I had the Cafe au lait, and..."

David and Ruthie Wu

"So good that I came two days on a roll when I was in Boston. Try their Pistachio Latte; the iced version is delicious and highly recommended. To eat:..."

Paula B.

"My experience here was excellent. We went on a Sunday for brunch and it did not disappoint. We did not need a reservation so that was also a plus...."

Millie Obregon

"The price for baked foods is set quite high. Nice self service atmosphere. The fruits on the fruit bowl were so dry and stale. The African dish was..."

Naoko N.

"Israeli bakery & cafe. FOOD: good selection of pastries, tarts, and cake. We ordered the croissant sandwich and pistachios croissant with a large..."

C M

"Had the house latte and it was very good. I also enjoyed the Croquet Madame. It was busy when I went but it was also Sunday around..."

LJ With no K

"Really delicious baked goods! I tried the chocolate chip cookies, the raspberry cookie, oatmeal raising cookie, and brownie. Everything was of really..."

Alex Issokson

"First of all I'm a big fan of places like this. Big space, friendly atmosphere, brunch menu and delicious coffee. Second I really appreciated..."

JurkaDS

"I'm yet to try more of their stuff, but I was happy with their Fava bean platter and Matcha..."

Hrishikesh Sathyamoorthy

"Lovely go-to cafe! The coffee is good (for the other coffee snobs out there: happy with the latte, but wouldn’t get espresso) I love the seating..."

Julian Stanley

"3.9 | nice spot, I got the soup and a panini. the fig was rlly nice on the panini. it's quite a pungent flavor so it's not for everyone. the brie..."

kim e. powell

L.a. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

94/100 (1565 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Mid-range

"A beautiful place for chocolate lovers! I had the dark hot chocolate and it was divine. We came here on Christmas Eve Eve and it was packed, with a..."

Kevin Kim

"Such a delight to have spotted this Chocolate place while walking down Newberry Street. I'm so glad I stopped in to see all the creativity of..."

Bonjour Everyone

"This place is absolutely delightful! The decor is precious and inviting. The chocolates are divine. Wonderful place to pick up some fancy chocolates..."

Shannon Andrus

"This small chocolate shop has a great variety of chocolate but also has a cafe and pastries. We were delighted by the vegan apple tart and were..."

Christopher Caldwell

"My daughter Alexandra bought that in Boston and gave it to me for Christmas. I woke up and decided becuase is 36 degrees here in Austin today to..."

Maxula Pretto

"Went in on a Friday afternoon around 11:30-12:00 and the place looked busy, they had a bunch of tables to the left when you walked in the door. The..."

Maggie

"Came here for hot chocolate and it was great! The place was packed but we were able to get a..."

Henry Dera

"I just went in for chocolates; they have a separate counter and register to buy chocolates which is so nice. There are several tables inside to sit..."

Ann S

"their hot chocolate is literally that— melted chocolate. it is so rich and delicious, too rich to pair with a pastry, but their cookie is worth a..."

Laura Wilson

"The sweets, desserts, and teas are delicious. I haven't tried their hot chocolate yet, but hopefully I will get the chance soon since so many of my..."

Tracy

Boston Main Street Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"The people at this restaurant are loved by everyone who has been there. The food is great and the atmosphere is like a block party in your backyard...."

tim tompkins

"We love it. Small town feel and the Pancakes were best. We will definitely make this place out go to for breakfast. Great coffee. The sweetest..."

Lisa Rose McPherson

"Great service girls make you feel like your..."

Tim Oberstein

"If you love good southern food and hospitality this place is for..."

Wes Davis

"Love this place! The best food around and they treat you like..."

Keelan Kirkland

"Double cheeseburger was amazing. Came out of the kitchen looking just like it did in the advertisement. This fat boy is..."

William Felts

"Such a cute and delicious place! Best cake..."

Shy Sunkisses

"Good food! Great..."

Elaine Taylor

Exodus Bagels

"So a while back I started following Exodus on line. But I have never been able to get in and try them. Combination of time and distance. Yesterday..."

Carol Evans

"From the always friendly truly neighborhood service to the last perfect finger licking bite, Exodus is a pleasure the JP/Rozzie neighborhood is lucky..."

Jstine PK

"On top of the bagels being delicious, the staff is also very generous. Thank you for the "baby bagels" you share with the kids! It keeps my toddler..."

Elizabeth Ferris Costello

"The best bagels I have ever had. I’m a believer in “You do get what you pay for.” They’re worth it. Adam and his team are super nice and..."

Dave Lang

"These bagels are hands down the best I've had in the Boston area. They are the kind you can have a great sandwich on or just eat plain because they..."

Paul Lurie

"Seriously amazing bagels. Small operation, very friendly staff, great variety of spreads and bagel flavors. I got the salt bagel with plain cream..."

Andrew Poland

"Exodus Bagels makes the best bagel sandwiches in the whole darn world. The G&G classic on a salt bagel is my..."

Tammy Jean Lamoureux

"Best bagels in the Boston area. And the bagel sandwiches are the real deal. And the Coffee is insanely..."

Adam Glassman

"A true Roslindale(5) star. Thank you for braving the cold in the courtyard for the Holiday Market with genuine good cheer. On my way over for an..."

Richard Chalfin

"Delicious. Chewy..N.Y. Brings childhood memories of a bagel factory in..."

Joy Chesna

"if i could eat one thing for the rest of my life it might well be their jalapeno cheddar bagel with either horseradish/dill or veggie cream cheese...."

Cher Devitt

"Quite possibly the best bagel I’ve ever had. So..."

Tina Cincotti

"These are by far the best bagels I have every tasted. Abe bought some in the office with the Sriracha cream cheese. Freaking Amazing!!! How do I get..."

Malcolm M Conerly Beckwith II

"Best bagel sandwich I have ever had!! The salt bagel is perfectly flavorful, the horseradish and dill cream cheese was fantastic, and all the..."

Hannah Lise

"Came to Exodus Bagels because of a recommendation from a friend, and it did not disappoint! The bagel itself was crunchy on the outside with a soft,..."

Natalie Yosipovitch

"this is essentially the perfect bagel shop. the quality is outrageously high. only thing i wish is that they had somewhere to eat indoors. i’d..."

Eamon Fleming

"Best bagels around. Consistently delicious and available without the wait using their website. Service has been impeccable for a counter spot...."

fjv318

"This place has amazing bagels and bagel sandwiches! They also carry assorted pastries like muffins and cookies. And if you haven't had their 4:30 bar..."

Joan Doucette

"If you’re looking for a bagel shop that’s above and beyond you must try Exodus bagels located in Boston. The assorted variety of bagels are hand..."

Vicki Espinoza

"Best bagels and bagel sandwiches in Boston. Cool little place that you order from a window out front. Have T stop for bus and train close by.They..."

Peter m

"Best bagel around!! I’ve ordered on line several times and my order is always ready when I go for pick up. Staff very..."

Paul Stone

"Very good bagel spot in the neighborhood. The bagels are actually not THE BEST, but they are more than good enough, and the spreads/sandwich options..."

David Pakman

"Not to be dramatic, but the vegan bagel changed my life! Not only an amazing fresh bagel and spread, but the carrot lox is so creative/yummy. I’m..."

Robyn

"These are the best bagels I’ve ever had. I drive an hour to get them. :-) the sesame and everything are my favorites but they’re all good...."

Rachel Hammond

"I thought these were delicious bagels. You know we don’t live in New York, and it’s hard to find really good bagels in the Boston area. Yes there..."

Mark Hanakovic

"I get hungry just thinking about how good their bagels are. Their cream cheese has a bit more tange to it than you might expect especially if you're..."

jamie cannan

"Probably the best espresso I've had in the city so far. I ordered a shot of a current specialty espresso, which was absolutely excellent (barista was..."

Trevor Powell

"This little coffee shop is one of the few coffee roasters I was able to find near where I was staying. Though it only had 4-5 seats in the shop, the..."

Christopher Caldwell

"Fantastic coffee with an impressively diverse menu! Loved every sip. However, it's a bummer there's no seating..."

Nawaf Alharbi

"Espresso Drinks 9/10 Study/Work Friendly 3/10 The Good: - Delicious third wave worthy coffee - Their flat white had a medium body with perfect..."

Ahmad Alrasheed

"Tucked away coffee shop with a nice, laid back vibe in the midst of all the chaos that is Boston at 8am during the week! Quaint but cute on the..."

Sarah Glynn

"Everything is perfect! I stop by regularly. Coffee and customer support are consistently..."

Guinea P.

"Cute little coffee shop on the corner, right near South Station. The coffee is really good and so is the bakery..."

Spencer Gross

"Gracenote is a beacon of light amidst a sea of bad coffee. I was in Boston on a business trip, and I was having the hardest time finding a decent..."

Jeremy Feghali

"Great coffee in a small place. Brewed to perfection from locally roasted..."

Irena Nova

"I'm really picky about my coffee and have been making rounds in Boston to find the best cafes. Gracenote is really small space-wise (not much..."

Hannah MacLean

"Great oat milk latte. Helping other craft coffee people like me find good places. They are one of the few places I have found that use scales to..."

Mike DeRonne

"Good service and food, only 4 seats..."

charles fang

"No seating here !. But my friend liked his macchiato. It comes in a cute cup. The featured tea is complex and good but know that they will steep it..."

shimmeringpath

"Proper roaster - serve their own roasts and choice of espressos. Consistently great, friendly service in small but well designed coffee..."

Alistair Sawers

"Best coffee beans for espresso in Boston. Alpha Espresso blend. Consistently pull great shots that taste amazing. The baristas are all very skilled..."

Adam Laws

"One of the best espresso bar experiences I’ve ever had. The espresso wasn’t bitter or weak, perfectly pulled with an excellent microfoam and..."

Mo Stych

"One of the best coffee shops in Boston, they roast in house and pull great espresso shots. Only con is that parking in the area is limited. If..."

RY

"I love that their bean blends are not too light or too medium. They're balanced so well. I enjoyed my latte so much I nabbed a bag of Ethiopia misty..."

kristina reed

Cafe Amalfi

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good location for eating on a patio with either shade or sun, quiet area. Selection of sandwiches and some pre-made bowls. Southwest chicken salad..."

Allanah

"I went in with my girlfriend. Not knowing anything in Boston, and I'm so glad that we chose this spot to get breakfast. You have to try their..."

Jorge Di Natale

"Nice little coffee shop that is not too busy. Great..."

Allan Millora Photography

"Good coffee at a reasonable price. Also, the caprese sandwich is fresh and a good..."

Jessica Forsyth

"If you can’t go to Amalfi coast, you bring amalfi to you! Beautiful indoor ambience with lots of outdoor seating. Friendly staff with delicious..."

Sara Ansari

"Not the ideal place to study but the coffee and the food is really good. Good place to meet up maybe a coffee date but serious try the breakfast..."

Diana Camacho

"Excellent breakfast sandwiches, service and coffees. Also a great morning date spot! It's a quick walk to the wharf to see the..."

Emma Doyle

"Great cappuccino and chocolate croissant. Plus they played nothing but t..."

Christopher Durkin

"Amazingly nice workers, there is water to serve which is nice for tourists or just people who carry water bottles. Paninis are on point and their..."

Marianita Manosalva

"Best croissant I’ve ever had in my life, so fluffy and buttery, dark..."

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"Surprisingly tasty and filling breakfast sandwich. Coffee wasn't too bad for American standards but I'd go elsewhere as there's a few good options in..."

Gerard Martin

"Best turkey sandwich EVER…feeds two …with scone and 25% tip under..."

Ray Fritsch

"friendly service, consistent, quick, and delicious lattes and pastries. great for grabbing and taking a stroll along the water to start out the..."

Amanda K. Frayer

"Once u enter u will feel like u r traveling it sort of makes u feel like a tourist but then their deco and color theme r warmth, makes u feel ease..."

Hhilldjsh Dijhd

"Good quality coffee over here they have Barrington coffee one of my favorites local rosters. They could brew is addictive I can’t start my day..."

D Bltrn

"Very nice Cafe. Convenient to my hotel. Delicious coffee and a nice Blueberry lemon..."

Carol Kingman-Duren

Home.stead Bakery And Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute bakery on the corner of Dorchester Ave. There is plenty of seating inside, including a long dining table in the center for you to chat with..."

Kimberly

"Great coffee. Nice baggels and i will be back for the cappucino for..."

Socrates Carvalho

"Very nice little coffee shop in the middle of Dorchester. It feels intimate and… cool 😎 I came for a light breakfast so we opted for their..."

Sara M

"Very homey and welcoming spot on Dorchester. Sit at the bar by the window or at a small table for two or at the community table in the center of the..."

Vicky Chase

"This place is AWESOME! Best bakery I’ve been to in the whole state, and it was just close to my house, the whole time! The food is delicious and..."

Megann

"We were staying nearby and decided to have breakfast here one day. It was so good, we came back the next day! The peppermint mocha coffe is out of..."

Elizabeth K. Duke

"Good baked goods, and tasty sandwiches in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The baked goods have a warm homemade feeling and the service was fast and..."

Mohamed Badaoui Najjar

"Cute and tiny neighborhood coffee corner shop. Better for walking to than driving to (goood luck parking). Cocoa like mocha. Traditional cappuccino...."

J Oliver

"I wished it had more places more confortable to sit down and work. It was hard to find a good place to be quiet. The coffee was good! I recommend it..."

Juan Ignacio Onetto

"I've found out about this place when it initially open. Though I do not come in here as often as I would like. My experiences here has always been a..."

Caped Baldy

"Comfortable place to grab a drink and a bite of food. Love the large community table. It's something social that many more places should have..."

Eric Dyke

"The cafe itself is very cute and their baked goods are great. The coffee is good too, much better than anything around here. Really feels like the..."

Kaelan Cooter

"We came here for breakfast and the food and drinks were delicious. The place had a great atmosphere and the employees were very..."

Travis and Kristina Rhodes

"Best coffee experience. Great customer service. Turf sandwich 4/5 (could have been a 5 if it's hotter when served). But overall, great cafe ambiance,..."

Camille Sistoso

"Wonderful little place with great quality and great people. My go to coffee spot. Try the pao de..."

Evan Stahl

"Cute little cafe, very slow service so if you're in a rush, this is not the place to go. Great lattes and a great place to sit and read, study, or..."

Alyssa Brown

"This place has a nice ambiance, sweet and wholesome staff, and good food with reasonable price. I got a nutella latte and a huge flavorful sandwich...."

Quyen Nguyen (Q)

"Truly a magical spot. I came here with my partner for a sweet birthday brunch. The staff is friendly and kind. They gave us a birthday pancake and..."

Susi Franco

"Cute little cafe with a variety of breakfast/brunch options. Beware of big portions, I wish I could order half. I had a frittata and a muffin, both..."

Nikos Efthimiou

"Great espresso latte and eggs in purgatory was delicious came homemade bread and paprika home fries which were okay. Best part is the pleasant vibe..."

Shia

"Zia Gianna’s is a total gem. Small, cozy, inviting, with DELICIOUS Italian food. The owner is so lovely and personable- and the kitchen is open so..."

Lydia Harden

"This place is amazing. The food was so good. An Italian breakfast place? Never seen this before. The frittata what beautifully seasoned with butter...."

Daniel Stillmaker

"What I loved more about this place, the Italian touch on everything you eat. The coffee, The garlic butter, the olives. The owner made us feel so..."

Sorally Martinez

"The Eggs in Purgatory was highly delectable! The eggs were trenched in marinara sauce and served in a skillet. And it came with turkey sausages and..."

Natalie Le

Borinquen Bakery Cafe

"After 8 days w Camp food. My family took me there for lunch. The food was fresh and great. The staff was amazing and catered to every need. The music..."

Luis Neftali Rodriguez

"Just a few of the things you can eat at this restaurant. Food is delicious! Especially the flan! OMG! They also have pastelillos de carne, pollo,..."

Nereida Villanueva

"THE BEST! You must go here! Such a beautiful restaurant and the food is DELICIOUS! The pizza, the pasta, everything we've tried was A+. You can even..."

Meryl Albert

"Just happen to come upon this place when we were looking for something to eat in the area. If you want some authentic, quick Puerto Rican food, stop..."

Nick C.

"Service was friendly and food was delicious. Came in with a rather large order without calling ahead and they accommodated. Alcapurrias and..."

Daisy C

"Great atmosphere, music and..."

David Cueto

"Just had rice w/ pigeon peas, spaguettis and carne frita with Passion Fruit juice and it was DELICIOUS! Ate the whole thang! Lmao! Service is great..."

Nereida Villanueva

"Borinquen Bakery and Cafe is the best place to go to for authentic Puerto Rican food. Borinquen Bakery has never disappoints me. I have tried almost..."

Kim Diaz

"The food is so freaking good but the wait is INTERMINABLE! If you get anything made to order, prepare to sit back and read a book. The coffee is..."

Cynthia Pesantez

"Hands down; Really amazingly GOOD food. It has that back home feeling. People are always nice and smiling! 👍🏼..."

J Rivera

"Great service, great food. Just keep in mind that it's not a fast food place. Bueno para mi..."

Eddie Torres

"Great experience good service had a pull pork sandwich Puerto Rican style ofcourse it was..."

Ramon Viches

"I love the food in this place. Great, friendly customer service. The bread is to die for...and I mean that in a delicious..."

Carmen Gonzales

"this place and the food is great. also very friendly. i recommend this place to all of my..."

Joshua Cruz

"So far I've tried their sandwiches and they are sooooo good... Very Polite staff and so down to..."

Patricia

"Great food and welcoming owner. Amazing Cuban sandwich Will definitely be..."

Lisa D

"The food taste great once they got the order..."

Jaida Simon

Symphony Cafe

"Amazing food and service. There are stations for soup, cheese, fruits, dinner rolls, salads, entrees, sides, and desserts. Hot tea and coffee are..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"My wife & I, hospitality pros, especially enjoyed dinner a few weeks back before / during the Pops & Queen Latifah. We ordinarily would have sought..."

John Lawrence

"It's a really nice place and food was..."

Anam Shahab 19MTAEPF004

"Everything about this place is wonderful. We had a delicious pre-concert..."

Sylvia Howe

"Great place good things to have good staff kind..."

Diane Kaufman

Susan Sloan

Stonewall Kitchen-pb&j Cafe

Flour Bakery + Cafe

91/100 (1403 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"September 27, 2023: The cucumber spritzer is gone! How is this possible? I had one just last week. An employee said it was a summer special. The..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"Arrived on Saturday late morning for lunch. Ordered two sandwiches: braised lamb, and achiote chicken! Wanted go indulge and get the sticky buns for..."

KaLe E

"FLOUR Bakery! I have been going here still before I had a little one! One of the best treat MADE FRUIT TART!!!! And in the summer they add mango..."

Alexis Parry

"Cozy atmosphere and great bakery selection. We enjoyed the quiche and breakfast sandwich. The food is of good quality and flavor. We also ate a..."

SuEllen Yoder

"The food here is hella good and a great value. There are a lot of options from breakfast sandwiches to wraps and salads. All the pastries are superb...."

C Lilakos

"What a wonderful gem of a cafe! The moment I stepped in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. I ordered their avocado toast, and it was..."

Frank Cochran

"We walked in for a couple of desserts and Flour Bakery did not fail to impress us. The triple chocolate mousse and chocolate cream pie were rich and..."

Trupti Raut

"I love their chocolate moose - it's very rich! It's delicious and I'd go back just to get that! Service is sub-par..."

Elisabeth Sun

"The pastries here are next level amazing. We tried a blueberry poptart and a cinnamon sugar brioche bun. Crazy delish! Highly highly recommend..."

H. Rai

"Flour Bakery + Cafe in the south end has become my go-to spot for an extraordinary culinary experience. This delightful establishment offers a range..."

Ava French

"Stopped by here like 2 hours before closing and they were out of sticky buns so I settled for a sticky bun bread pudding and a blondie. Both of these..."

Jainif Marediya

"Been going here for about 2 years. Have yet to have nothing short of a very pleasant interaction with staff. I’ve tried quite a few sandwiches,..."

Rob Macdonald

"i went for lunch today ,i had the roast chicken sandwich and it was fantastic , every one in my group said there sandwichs is the best . also , we..."

K. A

"This place was really good for lunch! Had a BLT sandwich with added chicken. It was a little pricey, but worth it. Good location as well! Matcha was..."

Madison Burns

"Incredible bakery! They have a wide selection of food and drink options. For food, a big selection of sweet and savory baked goods - the sticky buns..."

Evan Hindman

"Great avocado toast. Wish I would have gotten a pastry instead of the merange peep but it was cute for..."

Rachel

"Tried the coconut cream pie. Was great. Reached there after 1 pm on Saturday morning, so they were out of sticky bun and Boston cream..."

Bhakti Dalvi

Juicygreens

"This was my first experience visiting this location. When you first walk in the atmosphere of the place is very peaceful and calm. The staff are..."

Nicole Barreto

"This place is an absolute vibe. Great staff, fantastic, healthy flavors. I wish portions were a bit larger, but maybe that’s just me wanting..."

Drew Edwards

"Customer service has room for improvement. Enjoyed my arepa, but the bread from the avocado toast was so hard that it made biting and chewing tough...."

Jasmine

"Such a cute place with great food and staff!! Everything I have eaten here has been delicious, and they have a ton of vegan options. The atmosphere..."

Rayne Skillin

"The Amazon bowl was tasty and..."

Deepak Sela

"This is quickly becoming a go-to breakfast spot for me. The amazon acai bowl is so fresh, filling, and delicious. Vegan options abound, including..."

Kirpal Demian

"I came here in late September 2021 for a smoothie. I got the Rosa Dolce Smoothie and it was just okay. Keep in mind, this was my first smoothie from..."

Osula Lam

"Beautiful cafe to sit, read and draw. Can be pricey but, part of their values is sustainability, and fresh high nutrient food so it will be reflected..."

Frances Reyes

"Can I get a heck yeah?!!! Absolutely a must try! It’s hard to find food as fresh and delicious as Juicy Greens! The owner is one of the friendliest..."

Sarah Hillson

"Amazing. This place is so cute. Love the food. Thank you phanor great customer service. Above n..."

Leola Pierrelouis

"Cute and delightful spot for salads, drinks, acai bowls, and other treats. Nice patio and lots of indoor..."

Josh Roberts

"We discovered the arepas (a flatbread made of corn, from Venezuela) are amazing! Stuffed with delicious grilled veggies with avocado spread and a..."

Eric Elliott

"Today was my first time visiting after playing pickleball across the street. The staff was so kind to help me decide what to order. The Arepa Criolla..."

Lynda

"Such a beautiful atmosphere and friendly..."

I am Juniper HearMeRAW

"Great hole in the wall! I enjoyed a nice green smoothie and a mushroom quesadilla! One of my new favorite spots..."

Richie Batista

"Avocado Avalanche is brilliant. My Dog loves people watching here. Lovely staff..."

Jay M. Cronin

"I just stopped by to get a coffee and maybe a chia pudding because I was just a tad bit hungry. I ended up wirh a carrot muffin and colorful heathy..."

Christine Rose

Thinking Cup

91/100 (2326 ratings)

"Their dessert menu is particularly noteworthy, featuring a range of cakes, cookies, tarts, and sweets. These treats stand out because of their..."

Mary

"Probably one of the better coffee spots in the area for “character”. I liked it a lot inside although it was a little overrun. This would be a..."

Thomas Carpenter

"Stress-free and affordable coffee shop experience on Newbury. During the past few months, I have dropped by this place a few times to either grab a..."

Jea Kim

"LOVE the latte/flat white coffee (call it the same here) AND has non-diary and gluten-free choices. My favourite were the freshly-baked madeleines..."

E.M. Busenshut

"This cafe is super cute, went there based on a recommendation from a friend. Very busy though on a Sunday morning, so try to keep an eye out for a..."

leen s

"I enjoyed their coffee, especially the Cortado, which I highly recommend. Their macarons are delicious, and my favorite flavor is..."

Mouza Aldhaheri

"Cozy little coffee shop that is clearly popular as it was pure luck that got me a table. I got a chai latte and the flavor was good but it was..."

Courtney

"I recently visited the Thinking Cup coffee shop in Boston and I must say, it was a great experience. The location is perfect, situated in a nice area..."

John Jimenez

"Quaint little coffee and bake shop in Boston. Balanced coffee, bagels that have a ciabatta crunch and little resistance. Lox is briny and oniony and..."

Cody Harrell

"Coffee was really good. Great location and outdoor seating to enjoy..."

prasenjeet motghare

Popover King

"What a great place for breakfast. While I don’t eat popovers often, these were exactly what I was looking for. Both the sweet and savory popovers..."

Eric Wu

"Delicious pastry & topping, like nothing I have tasted before. The popover is the perfect level of crispy (not dry) on the outside and doughy on the..."

Amber Bifolck-Fisher

"They were good. The service was nice. There wasn’t that many people. Water is expensive and they didn’t seem like they had water dispensers. I..."

Wendy Huang

"It was delish. Brought my mom and we ate a plain Popover with butter, a popover pizza and a steak and cheese popover (it had onion in it which I..."

Spellly

"My family were visiting Boston and I heard about Popover King serving New England dishes! Perfect place to attract family and friends. I was in a..."

Karima A

"I love this place!! Very charming, indie atmosphere, and the food is so good! You won't care that it's low calorie - popovers are..."

Stephen Pickering

"This place makes some awesome popovers. I tried cheese and cinnamon sugar popovers and both were excellent. Will go..."

John Adams

"Buy local!! The food here is delicious, the service is quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming & easy to relax in. Stopped in this..."

Gregg V.

"Because of our love of popovers, my husband and I made a special trip to Boston to try out this new cafe, and it was well worth it! The popovers are..."

Myrna Kesselman

"I Went here March 15th to the soft opening and I was very Satisfied. I had a lobster popover that was to die for and my friend had the Lox popover..."

Zachary Conley

Flour Bakery + Cafe

91/100 (3348 ratings)

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"This Flour was next to where I had breakfast, so I decided to stop by and finally try the famous sticky bun. There is some metered parking out..."

Kimberly

"Place is nice, and pretty busy. Able to find a table to sit. The fresh squeezed orange juice was great, ended up buying 2. The breakfast sandwiches..."

Bello Solano

"Amazing place to have a breakfast! I went with my friends for breakfast and it was above my expectations! The place is very nice and comfortable, the..."

Mich Cam

"Went at noon, very busy but I still got my food promptly! They have a kiosk for faster ordering, but you can also wait in line. I got the hummus..."

Angelica A

"Unfortunately they were out of porridge, so I got the granola and milk insted, which I did not enjoy in the least. However, the parmesan and chives..."

Laura Macchi

"The vibe is chaotic on a busy afternoon (if you get overstimulated oh brother don’t order in) but the service and food is so good!!! I got the meat..."

Jenny N

"We came here because we enjoyed Myers+Chang and found out the owners also had bakeries in this area (aka Flour Bakery + Cafe). The brioche au..."

Dennis Liew

"Good vibe. Only had a Latte so can't comment on other items. But it's really unique, and Latte tasted better than SB. Takeout..."

B Sangani

"Like anything, it's the little things that elevate something from pedestrian to the next level. Quality ingredients, great execution. Easy to see why..."

Derrick L.

"Nice coffeeshop with lots of pastries and specialty coffees. Had an Americano which was good, and somewhat disappointing raspberry bar (slight..."

Allanah

"I enjoyed a great egg sandwich at Flour Bakery. There was plenty of egg, melted cheese, tomato, tender arugula, and bacon. Everything blended..."

Frenite

"I could easily see Flour becoming my local if I lived in Boston. What do you do to the pickled chillies on the avocado toast? They are so delicious...."

Anna L

"Flour bakery was one of the highlights of the trip. We got lucky with the timing as well. We got here before 9 and had to wait around 10 mins to..."

Dushyant Maheshwary

"My friend recommended this place to me, and I wasn’t initially very interested. Because of the way my schedule worked out, it ended up being my..."

Patty Vazquez

"Delicious lunch with a couple of friends. We stopped here while visiting Boston after reading the good reviews. A friend and I shared the sweet..."

Christine

"Not bad, not fantastic. Wifi works well. Coffee is "okay." Haven't yet tried the sandwiches. Not the best setup to really hang out for a while doing..."

David Pakman

Sunisa Ngamsitthisak

"Stopped here for a bite at the end of a really hot day. I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich - because I was intrigued with the combination of..."

Amanda Dobbelsteyn

Modern Underground Bar And Grill

"It was great!! Wish I would have gotten the name of our “server/bartender”! He was so personable, funny, quick witted!! Wanted to bring him back..."

Jacqueline Boodon Hannah

"Aside of being the best bakery in the North End, they also serve brunch, lunch and dinner, have a fantastic popular trivia night and you can get..."

Christopher Nash

"Excellent customer service...loved the staff, super..."

Christine Tooher

"Awesome bakery... She had the key lime tart and I had the rum boba (think that's what it is called). Plus the coffee. I was apprehensive that coffee..."

D XO

"Late Saturday night, waited about 10 minutes upstairs for 2 seats downstairs. Sat at the bar and the bartender couldn't have been nicer. It was busy,..."

Tony D'Antonio

"This place is amazing! The vibes are so fun and cozy I love that it has a speakeasy feel and the bartender is super friendly! The food was incredible..."

Boss Blue

"Great service. I’d say that there’s limited options on the food but you can’t really complain. I can sure tell you that you’ll visit Modern..."

Kartik Bharadwaj

"The ambience was wonderful and food was good as well, had a great time there with my friends and enjoyed the stand up comedy..."

Y T

"Hidden gem. It was so nice to find some calm away from the chaos upstairs. Decent drinks and an amazing gluten free cannoli for my birthday!!!..."

Jessica T

"Loved everything about this little speakeasy. Some friends and I were in town from Iowa and visited almost every bar on the north end and this was..."

Matt Gregory

"Service was outstanding and friendly. Food was also good. This place gets a little loud but it’s below the pastry shop and a local hidden..."

Joe

"I don’t give 5 stars very often. Sweets were excellent Everyone got in and out quickly Friendly crowd and..."

John Chicoine

"I have visited Modern Underground a handful of times and coincidentally always had the same bartender wait on us. His name is Ben and he is super..."

Sarah Patt

"Came here on St Patrick’s Day and the pastry shop was very busy, but there was almost no one downstairs at the bar. Definitely and great place for..."

Dustin Lemke

"Vanilla cannoli is amazing. It’s cash..."

Carl Noe

"Hands down the best pastey shop in the North End! Long lines are worth the wait for scrumptious Italian desserts. Chocolate Ganache made with..."

Susan H.

"Loud, but good espresso martinis. Checked off the bucket..."

Allison Smuk

"Modern Pastry deserves far more attention than it gets. The style is old but maintained, reminisce of local bakeries from many years ago. This place..."

Scott Satinover

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

91/100 (2839 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place for breakfast. We got soup of the day, the breakfast croissants, salmon tartine, baguette and meringue. I love everything except the..."

Drew Suthipongchai

"The items I got were delicious! I wanted a slice of the cinnamon walnut pound cake but there was a gnat flying around landing on every item in that..."

Shae B.

"This place is to DIE for!! Gorgeous setting, beautiful September weather with outdoor seating and the pastries are visually stunning and so..."

Patsy Lee

"I just randomly stopped in as I had an extra hour before a meeting. I ordered the salmon, avocado, and egg sandwich, which was surprisingly awesome...."

Greg Sheldon

"Very pleasant service — fast and friendly. Especially we want to recognize Matt. The coffee is good, the honey apple cake too. (Some reviews point..."

Arkady Borkovsky

"Very cute cafe that has many locations, but the one here gets extremely busy due to the location. The shakshuka and pain au chocolate were good, but..."

Nancy

"A bakery to die for! Fresh fresh fresh! I might just move in. See menu photos. Also impressed with efficiency with highrise shelving for online..."

E.M. Busenshut

"The breakfast sandwich and orange juice were delicious. The pumpkin pie was decent, and the kouign-amann was pretty..."

Samuel Edmondson

"Little gem in Beacon Hill. We couldn’t have chosen a better place for brunch. Food was delicious. 5 star service, staff was so charming. The open..."

Alexa's Workspaces

"I really like this bakery 🧁 🥐 , almost everything is delicious. good drink fast service There are few seats. But the queue is not very long...."

saneeya k.

"We walked down to this coffee shop from our Airbnb. Our local friend highly recommended this place. So we were very curious about how everything goes..."

Reichen Yoo

"I ordered the breakfast croissant with an egg over easy and a pistachio latte. The sandwich was amazing! The latte was good too but a little on the..."

Anna Otis

"If you live in Boston, you know about Tatte! I’ve reviewed a few of their other locations and all of them are consistent in both quality, taste,..."

Megan Zalenas

"Honestly, my primary choice was not here but somewhere recommended by a lot of others and since I am a tourist, I went there first. But there was way..."

Gu Lin

"Such a wide range of choices with so much attention to detail. In addition to the pastries (lemon drizzle cake was perfect, even though I didn't get..."

Keith Smith

"Absolutely an amazing bakery. The food here is amazing. The prices are what you would expect. The salmon and avacado sandwich was a pleasant spin on..."

Kevin Martins

"My wife and I had heard about this bakery and it did not disappoint! It checked all the boxes of a small neighborhood bakery. We ordered the..."

Chad Hunsaker

Haley House Bakery Cafe

"Probably the best spot and Black owned business in Boston. I went there on Thursday during an open mic. The host, Niña la Negra is simply amazing...."

Megann

"Fell in love with this place! They give big portions of food for the price and the food is really great. Plus, they operate on an honorable mission..."

Lotus chaney

"If only I lived or worked closer, I would be here every week! The Haley House has a positive, artsy vibe with an awesome mission. They're clearly a..."

Nicole Eigbrett

"I was in the Rox, this Bronx kid felt right at home. The Sandwich was very good. The slaw and Collards greens were on point. Good times in the Bean...."

Ronald Wilson (Bronxvinylfunk, on IG)

"The Nubian Bowl is amazing! The wait was a bit long but it was well worth it in the end. Great atmosphere, staff and..."

Jamie D. Motley

"Tasty food, down home atmosphere with friendly staff. I had the Garrett. Well made, great portion and very tasty. My first time time there, would..."

mappy 007

"Great coffee, good food, outdoor seating, and hip cozy indoor seating. Friendly staff and pro Community..."

Silver Hooligan

"This place is special to me. It shaped my coffeeshop frequenting behavior long before I ever had such a thing. This place set a bar high. And it..."

Justin Shaw

"Wonderful atmosphere, welcoming environment, and most importantly, the food is excellent! Would go..."

gabriel thorpe

"I can't wait until the hiatus is over. I miss the amazing hand pies, delightful atmosphere, and friendly staff. Nubian square's other cafes are no..."

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